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Renewable energy from the high seas: Geo-spatial modelling of resource potential and legal implications for developing offshore wind projects beyond the national jurisdiction of coastal States

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  • Elsner, Paul
  • Suarez, Suzette

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Offshore wind energy projects are currently restricted to the exclusive economic zones of coastal States. Recent advances in technology are raising the prospect of utilising excellent wind resources on the high seas.

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  • Elsner, Paul & Suarez, Suzette, 2019. "Renewable energy from the high seas: Geo-spatial modelling of resource potential and legal implications for developing offshore wind projects beyond the national jurisdiction of coastal States," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 128(C), pages 919-929.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:128:y:2019:i:c:p:919-929
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.01.064
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